One family's trip to Disney World

This is all about our trip driving from Manitoba Canada to Disney World Florida. Traveling through 16 states in 24 days! All the planning, all the excitement and everything along the way. A complete budget/cost summary will be included for your own planning needs.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Disney World Expense List for 2014 Driving from Canada

Here is our expense list for our trip to Disney World, Orlando Florida USA ~ driving from Manitoba, Canada.  **Prices in US currency.  Exchange varied around 82-86 Canadian cents on one US dollar

FUEL
From Manitoba, Canada, through Pennsylvania, along the Eastern coast, to Orlando   $851.02
Tolls through Chicago to Pennsylvania                                                                     $65.70

Fuel in Orlando while going to Disney                                                                    $136.00

Fuel from Orlando, Florida to Manitoba, Canada                                                     $560.06
Toll in Florida                                                                                                      $ 1.25
Toll to Cocoa Beach                                                                                            $  8.50
Total kms traveled round trip                                                         9,515 km
Total Fuel    (through PA)                                                                                    $1547.08
Total Fuel   (if going straight from MB to FA and back)                                       (1256.12)

PARKING
6 days at Disney resorts @ $17 ~                                                                          $102

LOCKER
Water Park locker                                                                                                 $8

MOTELS
From Manitoba to PA                                                                                         $154.30
From PA to Florida                                                                                               $61.05
From Florida to Manitoba                                                                                    $146.23
Total Motels                                                                                                      $361.58
Total Motels (if going straight from MB to FA and back)                                      (292.46)


TOWNHOUSES in ORLANDO
Crestwynd Bay townhouse 9 nights @ $480                                                           $480 US
Oak Water townhouse       5 nights @ $320                                                            $320 US
There were deposits of $200 and $300 which we were returned within 3 days of checking out
These were incredible deals we realized, but it never hurts to ask if they'll meet your budget.

GROCERIES and Eating "Out"
From Manitoba to PA to Florida (some was ate in FA)                                            $282.46
In Florida                                                                                                            $449.11
From Florida to Manitoba                                                                                     $142.00
Total Groceries     24 days                                                                                  $873.57

DISNEY WORLD TICKETS
5 People, 6 day passes with additional FUN pass  ~         ($2220.50 CDN)        $1911.75 US 
* $382.35 per person for 12 days of fun OR $31.86 per day/per person !*

FUN TREATS in Disney
Dole Whip, Mickey Ears, Popcorn, candy, etc                                                     $215.94

HEALTH INSURANCE
One year coverage for a family from CAA                                                          $124 cdn

CELL PHONES
Additional US plan on our 2 phones                                                                   $120 cdn

Declarable goods we brought home  (gifts, souvenirs, clothes, etc)     $847.93
I didn't include what our girls spent, but it totaled around $300 altogether.

TOTAL TRIP COSTS        Mb to PA to FA to Mb, 24 days, 16 states       $6987.30 US
Going from MB to Orlando and back approx.                                         *  $5710.02 US*

There are a few things not accounted for, like some medications, etc.  The main bits are here.

** This was an incredibly fun trip ~ done in typical economical Thiessen family style.  We did think this an once-in-a-lifetime trip, so we did splurge on treats in Disney and also some clothing, etc.  Knowing there would be 1 treat a day at Disney made the day very fun and the rice cakes easier to swallow!  ha ha.  We didn't feel deprived at all ~ we felt like royalty!

HAVE FUN!  We'd love to know if this has helped you plan your own trip and if you came across any other helpful tips along your way... please comment and let us know!

Blessings on your journey! 







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